GST Notices on the Rise: Key Issues, Common Mismatches and Major Compliance Areas Taxpayers Must Review

| Last updated: 02 September 2026

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The GST Department has significantly increased the issuance of notices covering a wide array of financial years and issues, from ITC mismatches to classification errors. This surge highlights areas of increased departmental scrutiny. Taxpayers must meticulously reconcile their GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, and financial records, as well as carefully manage Input Tax Credit claims, especially concerning supplier compliance and eligibility. Understanding the different types of notices, such as ASMT-10 and DRC-01, is crucial for preparing an accurate response.

During August 2026, the GST Department issued a significant number of notices covering different financial years and involving a wide range of issues. These notices were not confined to one particular type of default. They covered matters such as ITC mismatches, ineligible credit, differences in turnover, wrong GST classification or rate, exemption claims, Reverse Charge Mechanism, post-sale discounts, credit notes, SEZ supplies, export refunds and transactions between different GST registration

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